13 Amazing Foods High in Choline

Ensuring that your body has enough choline is important for many basic processes and structures in the body.

Choline

Choline is a water-soluble essential nutrient that is often grouped into the B-vitamin complex. Choline represents an important structural element of fats and plays a key part in membrane formation and integrity throughout the body. It is also a precursor for acetylcholine, which is an important element in various bodily functions. The organ systems most notably affected by choline include the liver, metabolism, nervous system, and musculature.

There has been some debate about the need for choline supplementation, as choline deficiency is rare. However, for those people with certain health conditions, or an inability to produce adequate amounts of choline, altering your diet can be a great way to make sure you have the nutrients you need. Women require roughly 425 milligrams of this compound each day, and men require about 550 milligrams per day.

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